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BILL NO. 19-48
SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 4800-19
A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, HONORING AND WISHING DR. KENNETH SPELLS THE BEST IN HIS FUTURE
ENDEAVORS
6�Y�texaas, Dr. Kenneth Spells came to the South Bend Community School Corporation in 2016 after
receiving his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from.Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri while
working in many administrative positions in school systems in the Midwest; and
When Dr. Spells arrived at the South Bend Community School Corporation, there were no "A"
Schools. During his tenure as Superintendent,two district schools received"A"grades from the state, and reduced the
number of failing schools from fourteen(14)to seven(7); and
/exp, The South Bend Community School Corporation's district grade from the state improved from
a "D" to a "C", and all high schools in the district received a grade of"C" or better from the state under the
leadership of Dr. Spells. Additionally, John Adams High School was named as one (1) of the best high schools
in the nation; and
C c real, Through the Focus 2018 program, Dr. Spells lead the way in closing or repurposing under-
utilized school corporation buildings to use our community's resources as efficiently as possible. The program
also included streamlining transportation and creating additional instruction time for elementary students.
Wiereas, Dr. Spells has increased the South Bend Community School Corporation's community
partnerships,and he himself has assisted our broader community in numerous ways during his time here,including
serving on the boards of United Way of St. Joseph County, Michiana YMCA, and the IUSB Education Advisory
Panel.
ores, Dr. Spells has stated that he wants to make sure he is helping students not only be successful,
but do what they love because when you love what you're doing and you're passionate about it, you're going to
be a very productive citizen; and
lamas, In his short time here, Dr. Kenneth Spells became a leader in the South Bend Community,
creating lasting relationships that will benefit our students for years to come.
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Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and as elected Members of the
South Bend Common Council, we are pleased to publicly celebrate and honor Dr. Kenneth Spells.
Section II. Thank you to Dr. Kenneth Spells for all you have done for our students and the community
of South Bend. We wish him the best as he continues his career.
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Regi Williams-Preston,2❑d District Council Member John Voorde,At Large Council miser
ShadDistYic�ember Gavin Ferlic,At Large Council Member
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Jo M. Broden,4`h District Council Member Kar n L. Wh to Large Counci Member
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, 5th District Council Member Robert J. Palmer, Council Attorney
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